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AJ61 EFH

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,719 mi
Last recorded50,719 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 EFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 48,367 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE: Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 48,366 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE: Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. STRONG ADVISE: 42%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 46,539 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,461 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 44,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 41,835 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 41,835 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Upper position lamp as bright as the brake lamp.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 40,004 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 39,990 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 38,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 35,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 31,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Sidewall perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 31,399 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Sidewall perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 28,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to clearly see inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 28,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to clearly see inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,529 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 21,274 miles

Advise childseat fitted nearside rear.Seatbelt checked as best as possible

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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AJ61 EFH is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 44,335 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ61 EFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ61 EFH is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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